CNN reports that a couple from Long Island, N.Y. is seeking to trademark “Occupy Wall Street” to sell T-shirts, bags and other items featuring the phrase. Forget the obvious irony in the effort to make money off a leaderless …

Thanks to the folks at MTV, the Garden State is now recognized for its Italian-American-centric beaches, bars, gyms, tanning salons and laundromats. And for some reason, New Jerseyans aren’t thrilled about it.

No wonder Katy Perry sings about being a “California Gurl.” This year’s MTV Video Music Awards not only take place in Los Angeles, but Perry may well also dominate the night due to her nine nominations.